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W271 MCN

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,225 mi
Last recorded152,225 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 MCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 152,225 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 150,087 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate damp

Pass 5 Sep 2024 148,041 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 145,270 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 143,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking on inner side wall & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all wheels & tyres sticking out from under wheel arches

Fail 18 Aug 2022 142,989 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lay flat on bonnet (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking on inner side wall & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all wheels & tyres sticking out from under wheel arches

Pass 30 Oct 2021 141,286 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 141,286 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible securing bolts loose (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 138,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 131,943 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 129,079 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 127,056 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 123,749 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 118,403 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 112,131 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 104,168 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 96,635 miles

rear doors not opening from outside.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 87,609 miles

offside rear door not opening from outside.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 87,509 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside rear door not opening from outside.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 81,179 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

offside rear door not opening from outside.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 81,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

offside rear door not opening from outside.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 76,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,176 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 55,958 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 55,923 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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W271 MCN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W271 MCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W271 MCN registered?

W271 MCN is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W271 MCN safe to buy?

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